The starting salary for this role is £43,923 per annum, based on working 36-hours per week.
An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Transport Development Planning Team for a Senior Transport Development Planning Officer.
About the role
As a Senior Transport Development Planning Officer, you will be responsible for supporting and mentoring colleagues and contributing to the sustainable development of the County through the provision of timely and appropriate transport impact and infrastructure advice to local planning authorities and associated stake holders in a diverse and varied region. You will be joining the County at a particularly exciting time, leading on a large number of interesting development projects from the planning application stages through to delivery, whilst supporting and mentoring junior staff. Your primary responsibilities will include assessing and providing advice on pre-planning and planning application consultations for new development proposals. The role will also include work on the drafting and coordination of Section 38 and Section 278 highway agreements relating to development proposals to deliver planning related highway schemes.
You will assess the impact of development on the highway and transport network throughout Surrey ensuring that development is compatible with the network, as well as securing and negotiating any mitigation measures that might be necessary. You will ensure the promotion of sustainable development, maintaining, and improving road safety, whilst minimising traffic generation and maximising sustainable modal split, within the framework of land use planning policy and guidance. Your energy and commitment will help Surrey to become a carbon free county by 2050.
Personal development and progression play a big part in the ethos of the Transport Development Planning Team and Surrey County Council as a whole. You will be part of an enthusiastic team who will support your continued development, whilst you will also be expected to mentor and provide support to junior staff members.
About you
This role would suit an organised, team orientated, motivated individual with significant experience of working in a transport planning role and a good knowledge of the UK Town Planning system. Excellent knowledge of transport planning and road adoption processes under the Highways Act 1980 is also required.
You will be expected to have good written and verbal communication skills and be enthusiastic about the planning and delivery of high-quality development. You will have good problem-solving skills to contribute innovative solutions to a wide range of challenging issues. You will be able to engage with a number of stakeholders, including Borough Council colleagues and elected Members and negotiate with developers to deliver improvements to development schemes.
You will require a full UK driving license and be willing to travel regularly within the county.
To be shortlisted to interview for this position, your application will clearly evidence:
- Relevant degree or equivalent plus approximately 5 years transport development planning experience, OR approximately 8 years transport development planning experience. (Where the required years of experience cannot be demonstrated we welcome applications from exceptional candidates who are able to demonstrate working at a high level in the field of transport development planning for a sustained period.)
- In-depth knowledge of all aspects of transportation development planning work.
- Good communication (written and verbal), presentation and computer skills.
- Track record of mentoring and guiding junior staff.
- A sound understanding of relevant highway and planning technical matters.
- Effective communication skills and able to maintain good relationships.
- Ability to assist in team management.
- Being a flexible and adaptable team player with an ability to work under pressure with drive, commitment and enthusiasm.
- Good negotiation skills.
- An ability to prioritise workloads with project management experience.
- Political awareness and sensitivity, willingness to embrace new ways of working and to work across boundaries.
The job advert closes at 23:59 on 09.11.2023.
We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.
Benefits
From flexible working to job sharing (where possible) we are committed to providing a healthy work life balance. A laptop and mobile will be supplied if applicable to your role. You will benefit from 26 days annual leave, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service, a generous local government salary related pension, as well as the option to join our car lease scheme. For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit our website.
Our Commitment
Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where:
- The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application
- The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form
Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role.
We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.
